A Weather Based Irrigation Controller (WBIC) is a sprinkler control device that automatically adjusts irrigation schedules in response to changing weather or environmental conditions.
The WBIC rebate program provides rebates for residential customers who install these systems.
What are the benefits of installing WBIC?
Sensors on WBIC systems can tell it if it is hot, or if it is raining and can adjust watering times accordingly.
Studies have shown that by using a WBIC a household can reduce their outdoor water use by about 20 percent! That translates into savings of about 40 gallons per day, or 14,600 gallons per year.
Additionally, the health and appearance of your landscape will likely improve, and runoff will be significantly reduced.
What Are The Incentive Amounts?
Incentives per qualified unit installed by a licensed contractor is as follows:
Irrigation Controller Stations
Installation Method
Incentive Rebate
Up to 12
Approved Contractor
Up to $200
What do I need to do to receive a rebate?
Complete the WBIC Rebate Application, attach the ORIGINAL dated sales receipt(s) and mail to:
Riverside Public Utilities Programs & Services
3901 Orange Street, Riverside, CA 92501
Still have questions? Give us a call at (951) 826-5485 or send us an E-mail
WBIC Program Guidelines
Only WBICs that have been tested by the Irrigation Association’s Smart Water Application Technologies (SWAT) protocol are eligible for rebates (listed below). For additional information on SWAT tested controllers click here.
- Alex-Tronix Enercon Plus
- Alex-Tronix Smart Clock
- Aqua Conserve Aqua ET-9
- Calsense ET2000e
- ETwater Smart Controller
- Hunter ET System
- Irritrol Smart Dial
- Rain Bird ET Manager
- Rain Master RME Eagle
- Toro Intelli-Sense
- Weathermatic SL1600
- WeatherTRAK
Program is subject to fund availability and may be cancelled at any time.
Customers must fulfill all program guidelines, program specific
and general RPU program guidelines, to be eligible for incentives.
A minimum of 98 percent of the WBIC's rebated must be verified
as installed properly at the residential address recorded for
installation. Riverside Public Utilities will randomly select
participating customers for telephone surveys or in-residence
inspections.
Metropolitan (or their respective designated installation
verification consultant) reserves the right to conduct installation
verification of WBIC within Western's service area. Metropolitan
may randomly inspect the WBIC installations reported by Riverside
to establish the installation percentage.
Incentive will be paid to the RPU residential water customer
of record only. An exception made be made if the owner of the
WBIC provides proof of purchase.
A Weather Based Irrigation Controller (WBIC) is a sprinkler control device that automatically adjusts irrigation schedules in response to changing weather or environmental conditions.